NAME PROFILE
Dorathy
A blend of the Welsh 'llyn' meaning 'lake' and the French diminutive '-elle', often interpreted as 'pretty lake' or 'little lake'. It conveys a personality that is graceful, tranquil, and deeply connected to the ebb and flow of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,928 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1945 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 37%IL — 29%PA — 14%IA — 14%NJ — 6%
Notable People
Lynelle Jonsson (Classical Crossover Singer) · Lynelle Cameron (CEO of Autodesk Foundation) · Lynelle Briggs (Australian Public Service Commissioner) · Lynelle Perry (Contemporary Musical Artist) · Lynelle Long (Award-winning Author and Educator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LynNellieEllieLynnie
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